Signification
Having a positive outlook on the future
Contexte culturel
Optimism is often linked to the 'Greek Summer' mindset—the idea that the sun and sea can heal all worries. Cypriot Greek speakers use the phrase similarly, often in the context of the 'Cyprus Problem,' expressing a long-standing hope for resolution. In communities in the US or Australia, 'αισιοδοξία' is often preached as a way to maintain heritage and success in a new land. The concept of 'Eutychia' (good luck) was often contrasted with 'Aisiodoxia' (good belief). One is fate, the other is mindset.
Gender Check
Always check your gender before speaking! It's the #1 mistake for learners.
Not for 'Sure'
Don't use 'αισιόδοξος' if you are 100% certain. Use 'σίγουρος' (sure) instead.
Signification
Having a positive outlook on the future
Gender Check
Always check your gender before speaking! It's the #1 mistake for learners.
Not for 'Sure'
Don't use 'αισιόδοξος' if you are 100% certain. Use 'σίγουρος' (sure) instead.
The Verb Alternative
Using 'αισιοδοξώ' (the verb) makes you sound very sophisticated and native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'αισιόδοξος' for a woman speaking.
Είμαι ________ για το μέλλον.
Since a woman is speaking, the feminine ending -η is required.
Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?
Είμαι αισιόδοξος ____ την ομάδα μου.
In Greek, we are optimistic 'for' (για) something.
Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the standard forms and their opposites.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Πέτρος: 'Πιστεύεις ότι θα βρεις δουλειά σύντομα;' Άννα: 'Ναι, ________.'
Anna is a female name, so she must use the feminine form 'αισιόδοξη'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Forms of Optimism
People
- • αισιόδοξος (m)
- • αισιόδοξη (f)
- • αισιόδοξοι (pl)
Concepts
- • αισιοδοξία (noun)
- • αισιοδοξώ (verb)
- • αισιόδοξα (adv)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΕίμαι ________ για το μέλλον.
Since a woman is speaking, the feminine ending -η is required.
Είμαι αισιόδοξος ____ την ομάδα μου.
In Greek, we are optimistic 'for' (για) something.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard forms and their opposites.
Πέτρος: 'Πιστεύεις ότι θα βρεις δουλειά σύντομα;' Άννα: 'Ναι, ________.'
Anna is a female name, so she must use the feminine form 'αισιόδοξη'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNot at all! It's perfectly normal. However, 'είμαι θετικός' is a bit more casual.
Usually, we say 'Η κατάσταση είναι ελπιδοφόρα' (The situation is hopeful). 'Αισιόδοξος' is mostly for people.
'Ελπίζω' is the verb 'I hope'. 'Αισιόδοξος' is the adjective 'I am optimistic'.
You say 'Είμαι πολύ αισιόδοξος'.
Younger people might say 'Βλέπω φως' (I see light) or 'Είμαι φουλ θετικός'.
Expressions liées
βλέπω το ποτήρι μισογεμάτο
similarTo see the glass half full.
ελπίζω
builds onI hope.
είμαι θετικός
synonymI am positive.
απαισιόδοξος
contrastPessimistic.
